AI 2027 author Kokotajlo puts misaligned AI takeover odds at ~70%
DKokotajlo · x · 2026-09-15
Daniel Kokotajlo, former OpenAI researcher and AI 2027 co-author, says the chance of a misaligned AI takeover is far above 10% — roughly 70% overall, and near 90% if we don't slow down. He argues ordinary people should be scared, himself included, but then must move past fear and act.
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